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KF53 UPY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 UPY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 104,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section by the sping mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing by the axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front very slight weep between the flexi and the caliper, nipped bolt and weep stopped

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section by the sping mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing by the axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 102,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside corrosion forming on he sill at the rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 102,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside corrosion forming on he sill at the rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 99,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion forming by the axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion forming by the axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 96,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing by the axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing by the axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,269 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 92,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,504 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing N/S & O/S Drop Links have Slight Play (2.4.G.2)

General Underbody Corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear side wall slight cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear side wall slight cracking

internal headlamp height adjusted

removed air freshener prior to test

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 57,225 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 57,225 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres cracking/perished sidewalls

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,884 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on outer edge 3mm

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,006 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,843 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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KF53 UPY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF53 UPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF53 UPY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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